Topic: Diabetes Research Network, Medicines for Children Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention: 5 day, outpatient, skills training course, designed and piloted specifically for this age group
Control: Standard care
Treatment and follow-up duration:
Sponsors
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. T1DM of at least 1 year's duration 2. Already on or willing to use multiple dose insulin (MDI) 3. Aged 11 - 16 years (in Secondary School years 7 - 12), either sex
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Factors which will impair group participation 2. Non-English speaking 3. Learning disability - additional help in school 4. Major behavioural problems 5. Evidence of an eating disorder 6. Associated illness that may influence control
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in HbA1c %, measured at baseline, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months: 1. Change in psychological outcome in parents and children 2. Changes in weight, height and body mass index (BMI) 3. Diet related behaviours 4. Health economic analysis 5. Health economic modelling of long term cost/benefits 6. Change in the number and severity of hypoglycaemic episodes | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed